MECHANICAL VENTILATION MONITORING

Question 1

1. is a life-support intervention for patients with compromised respiratory function, providing both oxygenation and ventilation when the patient is unable to sustain adequate breathing independently.
2. is critical in the management of these patients, as it ensures they are receiving the appropriate level of support without exposure to excessive risk. Proper monitoring not only tracks the patient’s current status but also provides early indications of potential complications, allowing for timely interventions.

Answer 1

1. Mechanical Ventilation
2. Monitoring

Question 2

Measurements obtained directly from the ventilator, such as:

Answer 2

Ventilator Parameters: peak
inspiratory pressure (PIP), tidal volume (Vt), and respiratory rate (RR).

Question 3

Involves assessing patient specific parameters like _____, _____, _____.

Answer 3

Physiological Monitoring: blood gases, lung compliance, and resistance.

Question 4

Includes visual and bedside assessment of the patient’s condition, noting signs of distress, synchrony, and overall comfort.

Answer 4

Clinical Monitoring

Question 5

1. This is the highest pressure recorded during the inspiratory phase.
2. Elevated PIP could indicate issues like ______, _____, ____.

Answer 5

1. PIP
2. airway obstruction, bronchospasm, or secretions

Question 6

1. Measured during an inspiratory hold and provides insight into lung compliance.
2. Higher Pplat indicates _______, often seen in ARDS.

Answer 6

1. Pplat
2. reduced lung compliance

Question 7

This is the average pressure throughout the respiratory
cycle, influencing oxygenation.

Answer 7

Mean Airway Pressure (Pmean)

Question 8

Monitored to assess if the patient is receiving adequate breaths.
Typically set at 6-8 mL/kg of ideal body weight.

Answer 8

Tidal Volume

Question 9

Calculated as the product of respiratory rate and tidal volume.
It provides an estimate of total ventilation and is monitored to detect _____ and ____

Answer 9

Minute Ventilation (Ve)
- hyperventilation or hypoventilation.